Competition Focus Group Suggestion summary
Below is a summary of all the suggestion received during the Focus Group sessions.
Promote/relegate a club's 2nds in lock step with their 1sts
Specific grades should always play on certain days
Create a mid week ladies competition during the day (similar to tennis) at the SNHC - offer a crθche service where the players can bring their children and then play in a social competition
Zones for umpires - reduced travel times may lead to increased participation
Increase the number of teams in SL1 or Premier Division - start with 12 and increase to 16 teams over time
Playing competitions on weeknights use Sunday nights and Thursday nights
Removing bottlenecks between Metro and Pennant
Playoffs to determine promotion and relegation
Clubs to demonstrate long term commitment to junior program in order to participate in State League reward commitment to junior development
More club days line up club vs club wherever possible
More SL1 showcase days at SNHC
Specific grades play on certain days/times eg Metro 2 plays only on Sunday afternoons.
Promotion and relegation of 2nds and 3rds in lockstep with 1sts
Structure competition around:
1. Elite
2. Development
3. Social
